Medway
When you strike, you lose a days pension contribution. That's one very good reason why every union member should be involved. It's only fair as the strike action would be to benefit everyone!
As for job losses and saving money (an integral part of discussions over pay awards), a friend of a friend was at the hotel below.
Who happened to be there, but a group from NATS, taking part in a NATS 2 day meeting. This was this week - not 18 months ago before the economy started slowing down!
The hotel is 26.5 miles from Swanwick and 28.5miles from CTC in a more westerly direction i.e. further from the main routes, not closer, both of these locations have meeting rooms and catering facilities.
Saving Money?
Not if it means cutting luxury
Just cut operational staff and support jobs instead... pass me another glass of wine old chap
Having taken part in 2 day workshops before, the usual structure is
Day 1
Arrive, register, partake of coffee and biscuits.
Mid Morning - coffee break with nibbles
Lunch
Mid afternoon - Coffee break with nibbles
Evening meal with wine
Overnight stay (if you want it)
Day 2
Breakfast for the overnighters, a chance to read the newspaper delivered to your room
Mid Morning - coffee break with nibbles
Lunch
Mid afternoon - Coffee break with nibbles
Unlimited coffee, tea or water still/carbonated (bottled at hotel rates of course) during the rest of the day.
How much will this little lot cost the company??
If the website has whetted anyones appetite, here are directions on how to get to this budget hotel:
Helicopter Grid Reference
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